We’re always excited to see what our friends over at Tava Tava Rare come up with for their releases which give a full spectrum of sounds from both Japan and Italy. Their latest release, Chumei Watanabe: Tokyo Violenta 4 – The Golden Age of Sonny Chiba LP follows up on previous Tokyo Violenta volumes with the upcoming being giving focus to the legendary actor, Sonny Chiba and his films.
This highly anticipated original pressing immerses listeners in the visceral soundscapes that scored the golden age of Japanese action cinema. Watanabe Chumei’s masterful fusion of jazz, funk, and traditional orchestration invigorated the bold and kinetic energy behind classic Sonny Chiba film sequences, now restored and collected in a definitive edition for vinyl collectors and soundtrack connoisseurs.
Celebrating both the legacy of Chumei Watanabe, internationally renowned for his dynamic, genre-defining film and television scores, and the enduring charisma of Sonny Chiba, this album is essential for fans of Japanese pop culture, rare grooves, and cinematic soundtracks. This is more than an anthology—it is a vivid, sonic journey into Tokyo’s explosive movie underground—pressed on premium black vinyl for audiophile warmth and clarity.
Available for pre-order at:
https://www.twoheadeddog.com/chumei-watanabe-tokyo-violenta-4-the-golden-age-of-sonny-chiba-lp/